Belgian · Bree, Belgium · Born 11 May 1992Belgian goalkeeper widely regarded as one of the world's best, known for his exceptional shot-stopping ability and commanding presence in goal.
Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois was born in Bree, Belgium in 1992. Genk developed him before Chelsea signed him and loaned him to Atlético Madrid for three seasons. His Chelsea career produced the Premier League in 2015. Real Madrid paid £35 million for him in 2018. His Madrid career has produced two La Liga titles and the 2022 Champions League — in which his performance against Liverpool in the Final, making nine saves in a man-of-the-match display, won him the Yashin Award as the best goalkeeper in the world that year. He represented Belgium 102 times — his golden generation that reached the 2018 World Cup semi-final. At 6ft 6in his physical presence and the angles he presented to shooters — reducing available net by his sheer size — combined with exceptional reflexes and distribution make him the dominant goalkeeper in Europe during his Madrid peak.
Outstanding performance in Real Madrid's 2022 Champions League final victory
How They Played
Tall, athletic goalkeeper with excellent shot-stopping ability and strong aerial presence
Lasting Impact
One of the world's best goalkeepers of his generation, key to Belgium's golden generation
Career Honours
- Champions League (2022)
- La Liga 2x
- Premier League (2015)
- Yashin Award (2022)
- World Cup runner-up (Belgium 2018)
- Champions League 2022
- La Liga 2020
- La Liga 2022
- Premier League 2015
- Premier League 2017
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genk | 2009–2011 | — | 40 | 0 | #1 |
| Chelsea | 2011–2018 | — | 154 | 0 | — |
| Real Madrid | 2018–2024 | €35m | 182 | 0 | — |
| Atletico Madrid | 2011–2014 | loan | 111 | 0 | — |
 Belgium | — | — | 102 | — | — |
Belgian Athletes